Where would I use photovoltaics?
A. Anywhere that electrical power is required and sunlight is available. The more sunlight available, the more electrical energy will be produced. Batteries are used to store electricity for periods when no sunlight is available. Common applications for PV can range from hand-held calculators, to remote parking lot lights, to whole village electrical power systems. Photovoltaics are very versatile for powering lights, fans, pumps, electronic devices, and remote facilities at locations where the cost of a utility line extension would be prohibitively expensive or inappropriate. PV can also provide electrical energy and demand reduction for utility-connected applications including schools and public buildings.
